New Year's Day is a public holiday in Malta, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as L-Ewwel tas-Sena. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.

Holiday Details

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local NameL-Ewwel tas-Sena
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryMT flag Malta
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in Malta?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in Malta.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in Malta. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In Malta, New Year's Day is known as "L-Ewwel tas-Sena".

All Public Holidays in Malta MT flag

DateHolidayType
2026-01-01 New Year's Day Public
2026-02-10 Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck Public
2026-03-19 Feast of St. Joseph Public
2026-03-31 Freedom Day Public
2026-04-03 Good Friday Public
2026-05-01 Worker's Day Public
2026-06-07 Sette Giugno Public
2026-06-29 Feast of St.Peter and St.Paul Public
2026-08-15 Assumption Day Public
2026-09-08 Feast of Our Lady of Victories Public
2026-09-21 Independence Day Public
2026-12-08 Feast of the Immaculate Conception Public
2026-12-13 Republic Day Public
2026-12-25 ​Christmas Day Public
2026-02-10 Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck Public

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